# 7-Day Western Europe Adventure Tour from Zurich: Rhine Falls, Cologne Cathedral, Amsterdam, Brussels & Paris | Hotel Breakfast Included

Tour in EU — Paris → Paris.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: EU
- Route: Paris → Paris
- Duration: 7.00 day
- Price from: $938.82
- Rating: 4.40 / 5 (21 reviews)
- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 56

## Summary

&bull; Explore six iconic European countries in one journey: Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France &bull; Visit world-renowned landmarks including Rhine Falls, Cologne Cathedral, Zaanse Schans, Atomium, and the Louvre &bull; Experience local culture with optional canal cruises in Amsterdam and Paris, plus regional specialties like Black Forest cake &bull; Well-paced itinerary combining historic cities, breathtaking landscapes, and free time for shopping and dining

## Categories

Guaranteed Departure, Shared Room Available, Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included, Affordable

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Paris - Lucerne - Zurich

After boarding in Paris, sit back and enjoy a scenic journey across classic French countryside en route to mountainous Switzerland. You'll pass through Basel, which is located at the point where the Swiss, French and German borders meet. Upon arrival in Lucerne, visit the centuries-old Chapel Bridge and enjoy a stroll along Lake Lucerne . Explore the charming old streets lined with boutique shops, purchase local specialties such as Swiss chocolate and souvenirs, and visit renowned watch stores to shop for famous Swiss watches. Note: Today includes long transfers with shorter sightseeing time.

### Day 2: Zurich - Rhine Falls - Titisee - Frankfurt

After breakfast we'll go out into beautiful Zurich, the financial capital of Switzerland. Our first stop will be Lake Zurich for some of the best photo opportunities of the day, followed by a trip to Schaffhausen to see Rhine Falls. Then we'll take the mountain roads back across the German border to see the Black Forest and Lake Titisee. The optional lunch by the lake includes pork knuckle and authentic black forest cake. Accommodations for the evening are in Frankfurt.

### Day 3: Frankfurt - Bonn - Cologne - Amsterdam

We will breakfast at the hotel, then make our way to Bonn, the former capital of West Germany. There we will visit Beethoven House and University of Bonn, then head to Cologne to see the iconic Cologne Cathedral, followed by a stroll along the shopping street Schildergasse. After lunch we will depart for Holland, staying overnight in Amsterdam or a neighboring city.

### Day 4: Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Amsterdam

A day of delights begins with a leisurely trip through the Dutch countryside, where you’ll get to sample at close quarters some of the things that the Netherlands is traditionally famous for: clogs, cheese and windmills. Call in at the hugely popular model town of Zaanse Schans. Next, you'll head from the quiet countryside to the cosmopolitan city as your journey takes you back to Amsterdam. After visiting a well-known diamond factory, where you'll see the unique cutting techniques that have been practised here since the 16th century, you can take an optional hour-long pre-dinner canal cruise, which is a great way to discover more about this unique European city. After disembarking you'll walk to one of the city's grandest areas, Dam Square, where the Royal Palace is located and the Queen's birthday celebrations take place. You'll have photo opportunities here, free time for shopping or further sightseeing, and then round the day off with dinner.

### Day 5: Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris

After breakfast we'll head to Brussels, the Belgian capital and political center of the European Union. Our first stop will be the Atomium monument, a cell-shaped structure of stainless steel spheres and tubes built for the 1958 World's Fair. Then it's on to Grand Place and Town Hall, the crowning achievement of Gothic civil architecture. After a look at Manneken Pis, the famous tinkling cherub, we'll head to the French border and make a beeline for Paris.

### Day 6: Paris - Versailles - Paris

We'll begin our Paris adventure with a drive along the famous Champs Elysees to the Place de la Concorde, which played a key role in one of darkest chapters of the French Revolution. You'll also get to see the iconic Arc de Triomphe. Next we'll head to L'Hotel National des Invalides, which houses Napoleon's tomb and a number of other monuments relating to the military history of France. Next we'll travel on coach through the Parisian suburbs to the splendid Palace of Versailles, residence of the royal family until the start of the revolution in 1789. We'll return to Paris in the evening. After dinner you may want to avail yourself of the optional cruise along the river Seine.

### Day 7: Paris

In the morning, depart for the pier and take a sightseeing boat cruise on the Seine River at your own expense your, a great sightseeing option that offers splendid views of iconic Parisian landmarks, including Notre-Dame Cathedral and Pont Alexandre III. After a lunch, we visit to the Louvre, one of the world’s greatest art museums. Here you’ll set your eyes upon some of history’s most famous masterpieces, including the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace (also called Nike of Samothrace), and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Opt for a guided gallery tour, which will enhance your experience and allow you to browse through hundreds of works in just a few hours. Afterwards, you have an option of having a French 4 course dinner and show experience or spend time shopping at the legendary department stores Galeries Lafayette.

## Guide languages

Chinese Live, English Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/101515098-7-day-germany-neth-france-joy-tour-cp2892696
- WhatsApp concierge: https://wa.me/9779708072951
